Sterile Processing Technician — Advanced Instrument Sets & QA

Veterans Health Administration; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing Advanced). The role focuses on sterilization, preparation, and distribution of reusable medical equipment across departments.

Responsibilities include assembling advanced instrument sets, following manufacturer guidelines for cleaning and sterilization, troubleshooting equipment, documenting SOP changes, and performing QA on processing lines.

Qualifications

• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions; foreign education requires Certificate of Foreign Equivalency to receive credit.

Responsibilities

• Assembles highly complex instrument sets including open heart, orthopedic, cardiovascular, craniotomy and endoscopic instrumentation.
• Processes complex endoscopic instrumentation and devices used in gastroenterology, bronchoscopy, urology and operating room.
• Reviews manufacturer guidelines to ensure correct cleaning, decontamination and sterilization methods; troubleshoots equipment issues.
• Informs management when SOPs or instructions for use change or need validation.
• Receives contaminated RME, determines cleaning methods and prepares sterilization packaging.
• Inspects and assembles trays and basic sets; operates sterilization equipment; conducts daily QA on items and equipment.

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing Advanced). The role focuses on sterilization, preparation, and distribution of reusable medical equipment across departments.

Responsibilities include assembling advanced instrument sets, following manufacturer guidelines for cleaning and sterilization, troubleshooting equipment, documenting SOP changes, and performing QA on processing lines.